Health Topicslife familyBlack achievements in medicine and science—and the role of HBCUs

Black achievements in medicine and science—and the role of HBCUs

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in February 2022.

Updated on October 23, 2024.

At Sharecare, we know health and progress go hand in hand. We’re celebrating Black excellence in America by honoring the advancements that have come from Black Americans and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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